(SYOSSET, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) visited M.A.T.S.S. Kids Gym in Syosset for their annual Pajama Day festivities on Monday, March 24.
During the event, which also serves as a book and pajama drive, youngsters wore their favorite pajamas and brought an extra pair to donate. Proceeds of the drive are donated to the Long Island Pajama Program, which in 2024 distributed over 258,000 pairs of new pajamas and storybooks to children facing adversity, taught tens of thousands of families how to improve bedtime routines for better sleep, and taught thousands more children the importance of healthy sleep through their Bedtime READY for Kids initiative.
Deputy Minority Leader Drucker was joined at the event by M.A.T.S.S. co-founder Nancy Wohlsen, Jericho Cares board member Jodi Orbuch, and Melissa Bartell, Senior Director of Operations for the Long Island Pajama Program.
“Pajama Day at M.A.T.S.S is always one of my favorite events each year because of the tremendous generosity that these wonderful children demonstrate. It reminds us all that simple acts of kindness and caring can brighten the lives of countless families and youngsters,” Deputy Minority Leader Drucker said. “I am grateful to Nancy and everyone from M.A.T.S.S. Kids Gym for continuing this wonderful tradition – one that empowers the Long Island Pajama Program to fulfill its mission of supporting and nurturing our next generation.”
PHOTO CREDIT – Office of Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker